Call Paul Davis: Combating Black Mold

No homeowner wants black mold, but do you know what it is? Also called Stachybotrys, black mold likes to grow in damp environments and is often found in areas where condensation has collected or pools or standing water inside. These spores enter the house through windows, other entrances or tracked on shoes and clothing. Although most molds found in your house aren't dangerous, black mold causes illness with years of exposure.

What are the Health Risks?

The spores black mold releases are the major cause behind black mold poisoning. The most common symptoms include chronic sneezing, eye, nose and throat irritation and rashes. Additionally, chronic fatigue and persistent headaches can all be symptomatic of black mold exposure or black mold poisoning. Nausea, vomiting and bleeding in the lungs and nose are seen in the most severe cases of long term exposure.

About Mold

Mold quickly spread across walls, floors and ceilings. Whenever your home suffers water damage, you should have a professional check the walls for mold infestations. They can go unnoticed for weeks, and then appear practically overnight. Once mold forms colonies in your property, it quickly grows and discharges toxins that make life difficult for occcupants:

  • Mold emits a pungent, mildewed scent that prevents rooms from smelling clean.
  • Mold wreaks havoc on allergy-sensitive individuals, as well as those with asthma, making symptoms flare up.
  • A black mold infestation can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.
  • Mold toxins can trigger long-lasting inflammation and continuous cold-like symptoms.
  • People with weakened immune systems can get systemic infections of the lungs, skin, or digestive tract.
  • In rare cases, mold toxins can cause neurological problems or even death.
  • The more extended the exposure, the more severe the danger.
Unusually humid homes and offices can be subject to mold invasions even if no water damage has happened. If you see or smell something that could be mold, get an expert opinion immediately. If you want to eradicate mold, the environment where it thrives must first be removed. Water sources have to be handled, and any residual moisture must be efficiently dried out. Only then can mold removal and remediation start. Whether a leaky roof, burst pipe, or other opening, it isn't enough to curtail the tide. Moisture can saturate out-of-sight portions of your home. Without proper cleanup processes, mold will keep coming back to these spots. If you think your house may contain black mold, speak with Paul Davis now. Our team analyzes for existence of black mold before remediation. You can depend on our contractors to eliminate black mold effectively. Keep your family safe, request an inspection for black mold now.